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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Prototyping Technician - **Company:** Obvio Inc - **Location:** San Carlos, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3D Printing, Software Debugging, Firmware, Inventory Management Software, Rapid Prototyping Process, Systems Integration, Hardware Testing, Hardware Acceleration - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=904f3f428389291b ## About the Role * Strong background in hands-on prototyping, assembly, or manufacturing processes. * Familiarity with hardware tools, fabrication methods, and test equipment. * Experience with logistics, inventory management systems, and process tracking. * Ability to read and understand technical drawings, schematics, and BOMs. * Excellent problem-solving, organization, and time management skills. * Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities., * Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field (or equivalent hands-on experience). * 3+ years of hands-on experience building and assembling hardware prototypes in a lab or production environment. * Strong practical skills with soldering, wiring, PCB bring-up, and general electronics assembly. * Experience working with engineering teams to rapidly build and iterate hardware prototypes. * Ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment and manage multiple prototype builds simultaneously. * Experience working in startup or early-stage product development environments is highly preferred. Preferred Experience * Hands-on experience with camera systems, sensors, or embedded/AI hardware platforms. * Experience debugging prototype hardware and supporting early hardware validation. * Comfort working with oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and other lab equipment. * Experience with rapid prototyping tools (3D printing, CNC, laser cutting, etc.). * Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices or Six Sigma. * Exposure to hardware startups or R&D environments. ## Description We are looking for a hands-on Hardware Prototyping Technician to join our dynamic hardware team. In this role, you'll be responsible for in-house prototyping, product assembly, logistics, and process optimization to support the development and deployment of our cutting-edge AI-powered solutions. You will collaborate closely with the engineering team to ensure prototypes are built to design specifications, production workflows are streamlined, and inventory is tracked with precision., * Rapid Hardware Prototyping: Build and iterate cutting-edge hardware prototypes alongside engineers, turning early concepts into functional systems within days-not months. * Hands-on System Integration: Assemble complex electro-mechanical systems including PCBs, sensors, compute modules, and mechanical assemblies to bring prototypes to life. * Fast Iteration Lab Environment: Operate in a high-velocity prototyping lab-debugging, modifying, and rebuilding hardware quickly to support aggressive engineering timelines. * Prototype Infrastructure & Lab Operations: Maintain the tools, components, and lab environment that enable rapid experimentation and continuous hardware iteration. * Component & Prototype Logistics: Ensure critical components and prototype builds move seamlessly through the lab so engineers can test and validate designs without delay. * Engineer-in-the-Loop Collaboration: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with electrical, mechanical, and firmware teams to unblock prototype builds, improve manufacturability, and accelerate product development. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [How I built my own intelligent Robot Arm from Scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100097-how-i-built-my-own-intelligent-robot-arm-from-scratch) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Building your way to a serverless powered IOT Buzzwire game](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/590-building-your-way-to-a-serverless-powered-iot-buzzwire-game) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) ## Related Articles - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)